For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,337 students in 90241, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90241, CA are Woodruff Academy, Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center and Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90241 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90241, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90241, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: 32% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 South Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Gr: 6-8 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
90241, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90241, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90241, CA include Woodruff Academy, Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center and Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90241?
3 public middle schools are located in 90241.
What is the racial composition of students in 90241?
90241 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Esports Programs in Public Schools: Benefits & Funding
Explore how esports programs in public schools support academic achievement, boost student engagement, and operate through sustainable funding models and partnerships.
Apprenticeship Pathways in High School: Alternatives to College
Explore apprenticeship pathways in high school as practical alternatives to traditional college routes, including benefits, programs, and career outcomes.
FAFSA Changes and High School College Counseling
Explore how recent FAFSA changes are reshaping high school college counseling, financial aid planning, and what families should expect in the 2026 application cycle.